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Savvy June 2019

Broken Engagement

on July 6, 2019 at 9:23 AM

Posted in Family and Relationships 34

LONG POST.. but completely lost and heartbroken. My partner and I have been together for over 3 years, engaged for 2. We never argued, always got along. We were seriously inseparable. I am in nursing school and graduate July 26 and he just graduated Law school and is studying for the bar exam which...
LONG POST.. but completely lost and heartbroken. My partner and I have been together for over 3 years, engaged for 2. We never argued, always got along. We were seriously inseparable. I am in nursing school and graduate July 26 and he just graduated Law school and is studying for the bar exam which is very stressful. I have really bad anxiety and was super anxious about having a big wedding. My FH and I discussed it and BOTH agreed to postpone the wedding and either go to the courthouse or have a smaller ceremony. at first, his family was perfectly fine with it. A few days later, I noticed his cousin cropped me out of a picture from my bridal shower and put it as her Facebook profile picture. I mentioned this to my FH but he didn’t say much. Later that day, I was at clinicals and received a text from his family group text and his aunt sent a picture saying “I owe myself the biggest apology for putting up with what I didn’t deserve” I instantly was wondering what she was talking about but I didn’t ask my FH about it because I was going to wait until I got home. A few hours later, I stopped by my grandmothers on my way home and noticed that my FH grandmother deleted me from their family group text. I texted my FH about it because I had no idea anything was going on. His response: “It’s over Ali. You need to go get your stuff and go home” SO, long story short... his family feels if I truly loved him and wanted to marry him, we wouldn’t have postponed the wedding. They had no idea how bad my anxiety was and that we discussed having a smaller wedding. I’ve tried reaching out to his mother twice now and she will not talk to me. She told my FH she doesn’t not know what to say. His cousins and aunt have said such mean things about me that are not true. All over us making a decision together about our wedding which they were perfectly fine with at the beginning. Even though none of this is anyone’s relationship but mine and my FH. he broke up with me in a text. For about 2 weeks, we still texted occasionally and would see each other in the evenings sometimes. Everything was completely normal for us but it was like he had a block because of his family. Out of the blue, he called me and said things weren’t going to work out that he gave it 2 weeks and nothing changed. (I’m assuming his mother speaking to me) he said he has to focus on studying for the bar but he still goes fishing every evening or to his parents house. He said when we talk it only makes things worse because I cry the whole time. He hasn’t spoke to me in almost 3 days. He still shares his locations and he’s always fishing or at his parents so obviously he’s not studying. I told him if we don’t talk or see each other that we will drift apart and he would forget about me and never talk to me again. He told me he could never forget about me and that wasn’t going to happen that he cannot go forever without talking to me. He also told me he won’t be at my graduation because it’s 2 days before his test and he has to study. Yet he has time to go fish and hang out with his parents. I’m afraid he won’t even text me on my graduation day. Should I wish him good luck on his tests, tell him happy birthday? I’m so confused. I feel his family has ruined us but he’s still spending so much time with them. Almost like he doesn’t care and has chose them over me. Please help.

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  • Stephanie
    Super June 2019
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    That's terrible, I'm sorry. When two grown people love each other and commit to becoming a family, we have to learn how to disregard outside noise to be able to move forward. We can't live life to please others and unfortunately maybe his parents have made him feel that way because they paid his way through college and that's very sad if they did because what is it going to take for them to accept/Respect their sons happiness? Someone else like him who had their parents do they same and jump when their parents say jump? He'd live his life like a puppet. I'm in no way saying to disrespect the family or parents and of course as children, we should be grateful if our parents even supplied through an entire career. But I feel parents should also accept their children being happy, marrying and starting a family of their own based on a solid foundation as a form of thanking them for showing them these things. Of course, it's very difficult.

    I can tell you from personal experience, had I listened to everything my father and his family said/wanted and /or pictured for me according to their standard I wouldn't be happy. My dad didn't pay for my college out of pocket, his and his wife's disability was able to get me Financial aide until my last year which I paid for myself. They are very strict and narrow minded, his family (certain members) had expectations of me marrying someone with a career, college education, etc. All of this hurt me, FH knew what they were saying, but we made it our priority to stand for our relationship and what we believed in. Up until last Saturday, our wedding day, my grandma had the audacity to go up to him and say "idk if you asked my son for her hand in marriage or how things are done these days, etc" I was appalled! But the wedding went on and I just paid her no mind because when you're in a solid relationship you have to learn when to stand up for yourselves and it's ok to defend your love.
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  • Sharon
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    100%, no 1000% this!!! If a few comments from his family has him running, honey you dodged a huge bullet, even if you can't see it now. Actions always speak louder than words. He didn't even enough respect for you to break it off in person. A text?! Hes a coward. Sounds like there might be more going on than just postponing the wedding. This was a decision you made together as a couple. He should be standing up to his family and protecting you and your relationship. Cut him off immediately and focus on finishing school and being the best nurse you can be. Living a good life is the best revenge. You deserve a lot better and believe me, he is out there waiting for you. Good luck to you. I know there's a fabulous life waiting for you.
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  • D
    Super July 2020
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    This is devastating. I'm so sorry. It should let you see the man he is, a friggin tool. Let him go and take time to heal. He hasn't been respectful to you or your feelings. Don't give him anymore of your time.
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  • kahlcara
    Master August 2013
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    Not to excuse him, but the bar exam was probably the single biggest stressor in my 13 year relationship. You've been under stress for the last 3 years and then you graduate and you think it's over and you're ready to relax, only to go into 2 months of even worse stress with a giant test that determines (what feels like) your entire future. And it feels like no one else in your life understands what a big deal it is. One of my friends from law school and I would text each other complaining about how my husband and her fiance kept wanting to do things with us and totally didn't understand that we needed to study. I wouldn't necessarily read anything into him not attending your graduation, and I don't know that it needs to be over IF he is willing to assume responsibility and fix the issues. Breaking up with you by text and kicking you out is a major problem though, and I think you need to re-evaluate whether this is a relationship YOU want to be in.

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  • Savvy June 2019
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    I do understand it is a big stressor and he needs to devote his time in studying. But if that is the case, I don’t think he should be going fishing or going to basketball games in the evenings. That is time he could’ve spent with me to work on things. Instead of spending time with me, he is spending his time with his family who ruined our relationship.
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  • 2d Bride
    Champion October 2009
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    He chose to break off the engagement, and to do so via a text instead of telling you directly. If he was going to put his family ahead of you, you dodged a bullet by not marrying him. And you don't owe him anything at this point. Indeed, even if you end up friends later, it is best to break things off completely for now, so that you have time to heal.

    It doesn't really matter why he broke things off at this point. Maybe it was because of his family, maybe it was because he couldn't handle someone with anxiety (which is still on him, not your fault), or maybe it was because of something he hasn't told you. The point is, he is gone. And you need to take care of yourself, not worry about what he's doing. Regardless of whether he is studying for the bar, fishing, or spending time with his family, you and he are not engaged.

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  • Margaret
    Dedicated June 2020
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    Of course you feel betrayer and you are valid in that feeling. But try not to sit and wonder what if you didn't have anxiety. I have a good feeling you've been made to feel like things in life have been your fault. Your anxiety is not to blame, you are not to blame. Do not let a valid reason make you feel bad about yourself.
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  • Renee
    Super October 2020
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    It honestly sounds like you dodged a bullet. I've been with people with families that are overbearing like that. It gets worse once you have kids. I know it's hard, and I know it hurts but blocking him and moving on seems like the best and healthiest thing for you to do right now

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  • Naikesha
    Super September 2020
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    Ok so I’m so sorry you are going through this and every time you re comment I get more upset by your reaction and how you are coming to his defense.

    1st -3 years is a very long time he knew you had anxiety so even postponing a wedding didn’t make him dump you !
    2nd his family isn’t evil . Their his family looking out for him they have his interest at heart.
    3rd -HES NOT LEAVING YOU BECAUSE HIS FAMILT GOT IN THE MIDDLE OF YOU GUYS ! No one can do that if he truly wanted you two to be marry and loved you wholeheartedly the world could be against you and it wouldn’t matter!
    You need to see a therapist, you need to focus all your energy on your studies and not his family, you need to find a hobby or go jogging every time you allow yourself to think about them. You need to stop tracking him and do not reach out! You need to begin the healing process and move on it’s hard but the longer you try to play Matlock and investigate who,what,where and how you are going to hurt more! You deserve better sorry to say a text after 3 years !! Disgusting!

    you received a blessing please recognize it and go on with your life congratulations on your upcoming accolades in nursing!
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  • Savvy June 2019
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    You’re exactly right. He told me seeing me in person it would just be sad and we would both cry the entire time. It just sucks because we had so many plans for our future and we were just starting our life together. It’s like I don’t even know who he is. Half of me feels it is my fault for even saying anything about postponing it because of my anxiety and the other half feels like he should’ve took up for me and stood by my side instead of leaving. The second he seen his cousin crop me from that picture and plaster it online, he should’ve got mad and said something then but he didn’t... just feel so betrayed.
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  • Sharon
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    You were betrayed, deeply and have every right to feel hurt, sad, angry, etc. But please do not, for one second, feel your anxiety is to blame or that its somehow your fault. It's not! Whatever the reason or reasons he called it off are his issues and not yours. I know its hard right now but it really is better this happened now rather than after the wedding. I'm so sorry this happened to you.
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  • Fany
    Devoted October 2021
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    It sounds like he did you a favor! I know it is painful right now, but your wounds will heal and you are worthy of someone who stands up for you to his family.
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  • Savvy June 2019
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    You’re right. I’m just having a really hard time. His sister had a baby yesterday and tomorrow makes 1 week since we’ve talked. I just want to talk to him..
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  • Diana
    Just Said Yes September 2019
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    Yesssss to every word Margaret has said. I'm sure it hurts so much inside right now, but don't cave and reach out to him or them; and silent treatment for all if they try to send words your way. You don't owe anyone anything. You owe *yourself* time to heal. Distract yourself with positive things and forget the rest. Praying for you.

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